Oil prices fall sharply on hopes of progress toward ending Iran war
Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday as investors bet on a way to end the Iran war without further escalation.
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday on renewed hope that the Iran war could end. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by over 6.5% at its low point, to $105.55 a barrel, The Guardian reports. That is its lowest price since 16 October.
NBC News reports it was the steepest drop in three months. NBC says investors saw fresh signs the U.S. could end the war without escalating it further, and that hope of more talks with Iran helped drive the fall.
The Guardian reports that airline shares rose and government borrowing costs fell as oil dropped.
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- The GuardianOil price falls amid hope of a breakthrough to end Iran warMon, Nov 2, 12:14 PM EST
- NBC NewsOil prices slide in biggest drop since July on hope for more Iran talksMon, Nov 2, 4:32 PM EST
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